Find variables of interest

Here you add custom variables from the dataset.

We use File Adapters to customize how we read the file.

In this example we read Wheel.csv which contains data of mice behavior on a running wheel.

Import File Adapter

If you have not done so, download +fileadapter.zip 

Unzip as folder +fileadapter

Select

Nansen > Configure > Import File Adapter > From Folder

Choose folder +fileadapter.

Click OK on Import Results.

 

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Load datafile

Choosing which file within session to get the variables from:

  1. Switch tabs from Dataset Explorer to File Viewer
     

  2. Right click on the data file

    Wheel.csv

  3. Select Create New Variable from File...
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Choose Variables

Open box Data Variable Selector

Choose :

  • dt
  • dist_tot
  • avrg_speed_n_sec

Click button Select

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Choose File Adapter

Opens dialog box Create New Variable

File Name Expression: Wheel

File Adapter: Wheel

Click green circle

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Check Variable

You can check the custom variables NANSEN reads, and which file adapters they use.

You can close this window.

 

Tip (optional): For future uses you can re-open this from menu bar:
Nansen > Configure > Variables

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